Bamberg residents work together to clean up community after tornado
Volunteers from various public sectors gathered together to clean up Bamberg after a Category EF-2 tornado recently hit the area, said county officials.
South Carolina
SC Lawmakers seek to opt-in food program
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are heading to Washington D.C. to ask congress for a waiver to opt-in to the summer food program.
SC ranked 10th worst state for singles
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching one survey says South Carolina is not the place to find a date.
Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example
President Joe Biden on Sunday extolled the existence of Black churches, saying the world would be a different place if they were not around to show people the “power of faith” during dark times.
President Joe Biden on Sunday extolled the existence of Black churches, saying the world would be a different place if they were not around to show people the “power of faith” during dark times.
Clemson University warns poultry owners about possible Bird-Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with Clemson University say anyone with a backyard flock should isolate their birds from any wild water-birds and the bodies of water they inhabit.
Lexington man sentenced to prison for shooting into estranged wife’s home
According to the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, a Lexington man was sentenced to prison for shooting into his estranged wife’s house.
Governor McMaster issues statement supporting Texas’ self-defense right
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has released a statement supporting Texas’ self-defense right in response to the Biden Administration’s statements on their border security effort.
3 Midlands people indicted in interstate child sex trafficking conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 10-count indictment charging three Columbia-area defendants in a child sex trafficking conspiracy, said the Department of Justice.
FAFSA changes could unlock more than $1B in aid
The Department of Education is adjusting this year’s free application for federal student aid.
Conservative South Carolina Senate debates a gun bill with an uncertain future
The South Carolina Senate started Wednesday a debate on whether anyone who can legally own a gun can carry their weapon in public. But whether the bill has enough votes to pass in this conservative state is uncertain.
